Lutron Releases Sivoia QS Cellular Shades

Lutron has released the Sivoia QS battery-powered cellular shades, which feature using hybrid drive design and efficient standby power dubbed Triathlon battery life technology to extend battery life to three years. Standard D batteries power the shades. Three versions are available: a non-system version, controlle

Lutron has released the Sivoia QS battery-powered cellular shades, which feature using hybrid drive design and efficient standby power dubbed Triathlon battery life technology to extend battery life to three years. Standard D batteries power the shades.

Three versions are available: a non-system version, controlled by an infrared remote, priced at $299; a non-sytem version controlled by Lutron’s Pico wireless remote control, priced at $324; and the Sivoia QS system version, which is compatible with HomeWorks QS, RadioRA 2, and GRAFIK Eye QS, for a base price of $424. Prices will vary depending on size, with a maximum of 82 inches by 82 inches, and fabric.

There are also three styles available: single cell light filtering, allowing daylight to filter in even when shades are down, available in sheer, woven, and crush fabrics; double cell light filtering, allowing some light filtering inside, saving energy with an insulating, double cell design; and a single cell blackout version, blocking light entering, saving energy with an aluminum lining.

Users can choose between a 15 watt or 18 watt LED with equivalent light output of 60 watts to 90 watts incandescent lighting. Other features include infrequent lamp changes; flexibility with field interchangeable light module, driver, and beam spreads.

Lutron has added a co-branded Honeywell touchscreen thermostat called TouchPRO to its temperature controls line. The thermostat coordinates with Lutron systems to control lights, shades and stand-by power from small appliances.